MANILA – The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and the Philippines on Saturday have aired “serious concern” over the situation in the East and the South China Sea, where China and other littoral states have an ongoing maritime dispute. Foreign...
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Foreign policy experts warned that China has the ability to use direct military force for its maritime claims, so the next administration must craft a national security strategy that prioritizes strengthening ties with like-minded countries. “If China really...
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China maintains an anchored presence in the contested waters of the South China Sea through fishing fleets, hundreds of vessels in scale, an undertaking imperative to the advancement of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a reimagining of the ancient Silk Road with...
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MANILA, Philippines — Aside from harassing Filipino fishermen, China has also intimidated Filipino scientists conducting research in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and established three research stations in the disputed waters, according to a marine scientist from the...
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MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte has renewed his call for a peaceful resolution in the South China Sea dispute and a stop to acts of intimidation by powerful nations, saying “there can be no real peace if the strong trample on the weak.” Duterte also...
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Senator Panfilo Lacson reiterated his support for improving infrastructure in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea on Thursday, proposing a total of P321.259 million for the purpose. The state-run Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported that...
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MANILA – The Philippines will fully exercise its sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, Malacañang reiterated on Friday. Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles made the statement in reaction to China’s demand for the...
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Metro Manila — The Philippine government is monitoring the presence of about 150 Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea, the National Security Council (NSC) said Wednesday. Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon – sponsor of the NSC’s 2022 budget –...
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TOKYO — Japan’s defense ministry said on Sunday that a submarine believed to be from China was spotted in waters near its southern islands, as maritime tensions persist in the Pacific. Japan’s navy on Friday morning identified a submerged vessel sailing...
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Former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Albert del Rosario underscored the immense importance of respecting the 2016 ruling of the Arbitral Tribunal in approaching discussions about the Code of Conduct (CoC) on the South China Sea. “What is crucial...
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is gaining respect in the West Philippine Sea as it continues to challenge and drive away foreign vessels intruding in the country’s waters. PCG Commandant Admiral George Ursabia Jr. said the Coast Guard assets deployed in the WPS are...
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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO— A federation of fishermen whose members found a Chinese-marked ocean-bottom seismograph (OBS) at the Pangasinan side of the West Philippine Sea in July has pressed the Department of National Defense to release the result of its investigation into...
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